One of the oldest types of New England fishing and trading vessels. It is schooner rigged, with a false stern and narrow transom that runs beyond the rudder at deck level.), sloopSloop. A sailing vessel with a single fore-and-aft rigged mast. boats (Muscongus Bay BoatsMuscongus Bay Boat.
â¢ ENDOSKELETON (noun). The noun ENDOSKELETON has 1 sense: 1. the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates). Familiarity information: ENDOSKELETON used as a noun is very rare.
exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs. plastron - (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside.